CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. · The “VIN Plate/Label” (metal plate or vinyl label) is attached to the instrument panel or body on the driver side at the base of the windshield (see Figure 1). · The “Certification Label” (vinyl adhesive label) is located on the lower area of the driver s
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2009 Nissan Armada body problems
moderate 7 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500 · see body across all vehicles →
Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,500
When does it fail?
Of the 7 body complaints filed for the 2009 Nissan Armada, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 100,000-125,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Body accounts for 30% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 3 categories tracked.
No new NHTSA body complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 11 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering body on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. · The “VIN Plate/Label” (metal plate or vinyl label) is attached to the instrument panel or body on the driver side at the base of the windshield (see Figure 1). · The “Certification Label” (vinyl adhesive label) is located on the lower area of the driver s
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗"2004-2014 ARMADA; POWER BACK DOOR INOPERATIVE AND BOLT ON POWER BACK DOOR OPENER LOOSE IF YOU CONFIRM -THE POWER BACK DOOR WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE WHEN USING ANY POWER OPEN/CLOSE SWITCH. AND -THE LINKAGE FOR POWER BACK DOOR HAS A LOOSE OR MISSING HEX BOLT (FIGURE 1). ACTION 1. REPLACE THE BOLT SHOWN IN FIGURE 1 WITH A NEW BOLT FROM THE PARTS INFORMATION. -DO NOT REUSE THE OLD BOLT. -CLEAN THE THREADS IN THE LINKAGE BEFORE INSTALLING THE NEW BOLT. -INSTALL THE NEW BOLT AND TORQUE TO 7 NM (0.7 KG-M, 62 IN-LB.). NOTE: REFER TO THE ELECTRONIC SERVICE MANUAL (ESM), SECTION DLK DOOR & LOCK TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE POWER BACK DOOR LINKAGE BOLT."
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Nissan armada. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle the interior roof panel was discovered hanging from the roof of the vehicle. The contact indicated that while driving the panel had to be held to avoid it from falling down onto the driver. In a separate incident, while driving approximately 5 MPH the interior roof panel detached from the roof and fell…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Nissan armada. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH over a road bump, the front OEM control housing console detached from the ceiling. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 100,500.
My finisher console/rear overhead console crashed down from the ceiling while driving. I am relieved that no one was sitting in the back seat at the time or I'm sure it would have injured the passenger. It was apparent that this part was poorly designed since it broke at all 4 hooks. It is very frustrating that the replacement part cost $1,028.04 (with tax) and an additional $165.00 in labor.…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Nissan armada. When the vehicle was purchased, the contact noticed a rust mark about the size of a nickel on the upper driver side of the roof rail. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired with touch up paint. Afterwards, the vehicle displayed signs of rust on the entire roof from one side to the other trough the paint. The manufacturer was notified of the…
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 Nissan armada. While driving 45 MPH, the hood of the vehicle began to bounce up and down. The contact pulled the vehicle over and noticed that two bolts had popped out of position and another was about to pop off in a matter of seconds. He would have never checked the hood if it had not popped open while driving. The dealer stated that the contact had to have…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Nissan armada. The contact stated that the interior roof bracket was falling, which distracted the driver when attempting to operate the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brackets where stripped and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…
Had body trouble with your 2009 Nissan Armada?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2009 Nissan Armada?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 7 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the body typically fail?
Based on the 7 complaints filed, body issues most often appear around 69,086 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to body?
No active recalls currently cover body issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2009/Nissan/Armada.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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